18th Annual Celebrate Pink 5k Run & Walk

Sunday, September 27, 2026 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

$32.80–$263.50 · 6 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the 18th Annual Celebrate Pink 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the picturesque Portsmouth, Rockingham! This uplifting event celebrates the strength and resilience of breast cancer patients and their families. While the in-person gathering has been shifted to a virtual format due to weather conditions, participants can still make a meaningful impact by completing a 5K distance of their choice—whether you choose to walk, run, or even dance!

Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and photos while supporting My Breast Cancer Support, an organization dedicated to providing critical financial and emotional assistance to those affected by breast cancer. This year, every online registration includes a chance to win a fantastic YETI Roadie hard cooler! Although we may not be together physically, the spirit of community and support remains strong. Register for this inspiring event and help us continue to show up for local patients when they need it most!

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Races

5k Run & Walk - SAPPHIRE STAR (supports Patient Grants)

Incl. $13.50 Fee & CelebratePink 5K T-Shirt

The Sapphire Star registration supports Patient Financial Assistance Grants. *Please note that registrations fees do NOT contribute to fundraising goals. *The 5K starts at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 27, 2026. *Registration opens at 7.30 AM that morning.

9:00 AM EDT

$263.50

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5k Run & Walk - SILVER STAR (allows for Hope Chest Gift Cards)

Incl. $7.00 Fee & CelebratePink 5K T-Shirt

The Silver Star registration allows us to purchase gift cards for the Hope Chest at one of our partnering cancer centers. *Please note that registrations fees do NOT contribute to fundraising goals. *The 5K starts at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 27, 2026. *Registration opens at 7.30 AM that morning.

9:00 AM EDT

$107.00

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5k Run & Walk - PINK STAR (allows for one Hope Chest Gift Card)

Incl. $4.00 Fee & CelebratePink 5K T-Shirt

The Pink Star registration allows us to purchase a gift card for the Hope Chest at one of our partnering cancer centers. *Please note that registrations fees do NOT contribute to fundraising goals. *The 5K starts at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 27, 2026. *Registration opens at 7.30 AM that morning.

9:00 AM EDT

$54.00

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5k Run & Walk - Adult

Incl. $3.40 Fee & CelebratePink 5K T-Shirt

*Please note that registrations fees do NOT contribute to fundraising goals. *The 5K starts at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 27, 2026. *Registration starts at 7.30 AM.

9:00 AM EDT

$43.40

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5k Run & Walk - Youth (under 14)

Incl. $2.80 Fee & CelebratePink 5K T-Shirt

*Please note that registrations fees do NOT contribute to fundraising goals. *The 5K starts at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 27, 2026. *Registration starts at 7.30 AM.

9:00 AM EDT

$32.80

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Virtual Option
Virtual

Incl. $3.40 Fee & CelebratePink 5K T-Shirt

The Virtual Option allows you to cover any 5K distance of your choice and you can submit your time or just let us know that you completed the distance!

9:00 AM EDT

$43.40

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Organiser's description

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE:

DUE TO THE NOREASTER EXPECTED TO IMPACT OUR AREA THIS WEEKEND, WE REGRET TO SHARE THAT SUNDAYS IN-PERSON RUN/WALK HAS BEEN CANCELED. THE SAFETY OF OUR PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY MUST ALWAYS COME FIRST. SATURDAYS EARLY BIB AND SHIRT PICK-UP IS ALSO CANCELED.

WHILE WE ARE INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTED THAT WE CANNOT GATHER TOGETHER IN PERSON, YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY!

REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS CAN PICK UP YOUR BIB _(AND SHIRT IF YOU REGISTERED BEFORE AUGUST 26)_:

WHERE: PORTSMOUTH LIBRARY ON THE FIRST FLOOR, LEVENSON ROOM

WHEN:

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 FROM 3:00PM - 7:00PM OR

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 FROM 10:30AM - 1:00PM

THEN, ANYTIME BETWEEN NOW AND OCTOBER 31, COMPLETE YOUR OWN 5KWHEREVER AND HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE! WALK, RUN, STROLL WITH YOUR FAMILY, GATHER YOUR TEAM, OR FIND A BEAUTIFUL TRAIL. MAKE IT YOUR OWN AND MAKE IT MEANINGFUL.

AND PLEASE SEND US AND POST PHOTOS OF YOU COMPLETING YOUR 5K SO WE CAN CELEBRATE YOUR MILES, YOUR TEAMS, AND YOUR INCREDIBLE SUPPORT OF MY BREAST CANCER SUPPORT!

WE ARE SO INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION, FUNDRAISING, SPONSORSHIP, VOLUNTEER TIME, AND COMMITMENT TO OUR MISSION. YOUR SUPPORT ALLOWS US TO CONTINUE PROVIDING CRITICAL FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING SOME OF THE MOST DIFFICULT MOMENTS OF THEIR LIVES.

ALTHOUGH WE ARE HEARTBROKEN THAT THE WEATHER HAS PREVENTED US FROM COMING TOGETHER AS PLANNED, WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING, FLEXIBILITY, AND CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR BREAST CANCER COMMUNITY.

THE WEATHER MAY HAVE CHANGED OUR PLANS, BUT IT CANNOT STOP OUR PURPOSE.

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THE MY BREAST CANCER SUPPORT FAMILYAND FOR HELPING US CONTINUE TO SHOW UP FOR LOCAL PATIENTS WHEN THEY NEED US MOST.

WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE,
MY BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

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Celebrate the incredible journey of strength and resilience as we mark the 18TH ANNIVERSARY of our awesome 5K event, dedicated to breast cancer patients. Together, we honor the amazing spirit of those who have faced the battle against breast cancer.

JOIN US ON THIS AWESOME COURSE AND THE UNIQUENESS OF THE SEACOAST, AS WE WALK AND RUN HAND-IN-HAND, RADIATING LOVE, SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY.

LET THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF TRIUMPH FILL THE AIR AS WE CELEBRATE THE LIVES TOUCHED AND THE MILESTONES ACHIEVED. TOGETHER, WE THRIVE, STRONGER THAN EVER.

EVERY ON-LINE REGISTRATION INCLUDES A RAFFLE TICKET FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN A YETI ROADIE HARD COOLER!

THE IN-PERSON 5K STARTS AT 9:00AM ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026. SWITCHED TO COMPLETELY VIRTUAL DUE TO WEATHER.

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THE T-SHIRT DEADLINE IS PASSED (DEADLINE WAS AUGUST 26).

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ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23.

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DAY-OF, IN-PERSON REGISTRATION STARTS AT 7:30 AM ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT THE PORTSMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL.

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EARLY SHIRT AND BIB PICK-UP IS AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FROM 11:00-1:00 AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL.

VIRTUAL OPTION: IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO JOIN US IN PERSON, SELECT THE "VIRTUAL RUNNER" OPTION AND RUN OR WALK A 5K DISTANCE OF YOUR CHOICE!

RUN, WALK, JOG, OR DANCE THE 5K TO SUPPORT MY BREAST CANCER SUPPORT https://www.mybreastcancersupport.org.

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CLICK HERE TO SEE WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES https://www.mybreastcancersupport.org/where-your-money-goes.

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CLICK HERE FOR A COURSE TOUR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0l4zO1FuIU.

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CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS, PARKING, AND OTHER FAQS https://runsignup.com/Race/CelebratePink5KRunWalk/Page/FAQs.

My Breast Cancer Support https://www.mybreastcancersupport.org is an independent NH 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides financial and emotional support to breast cancer patients and their families on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.

2025 Photos: Click Here for last year's photos https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=MyBreastCancerSupport&set=a.1628858315189028

2025 Results: Click Here for last year's results https://www.gsrs.com/results/5835